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FREE Sample Sailing Articles... Learn to Sail Like the Pro - Use the Magic of a Mainsail Wind Shadow! Do you use a mainsail wind shadow to protect your crew when they have to work on a heeling, pitching, wet foredeck? Follow these five sailing tips for one of sailings' best kept secrets . . . keep reading Docking a Boat Secrets - Ten Tips to Storm Proof Your Sailboat Would your small cruising or racing sailboat be able to weather a gale, storm, or hurricane in her slip, at a mooring, or at anchor? Will you have peace-of-mind the next time Mother Nature decides to . . . keep reading Learn to Sail Like a Pro - Top 10 Sailing Tips! Learn to sail like a pro with 10 tips, voted "best of the best" by our members from around the world. Put these into play about your small sailboat today. Keep your sailing crew or partner s . . . keep reading More Headlines

Latest Member Sailing Articles... Sailing Navigation Secrets - How to Choose the Perfect Marine Binocular May 15, 2012 ~ Few sailing navigation tools top the marine binocular when it comes to sailing safety. Matter of fact, this single item should be near the top of your "pack before you leave" list. What qualities make a great binocular? You m . . . keep reading The Non-Electrician's Easy Guide to Boat Electricity - Part III May 10, 2012 ~ Your boat's electrical wiring has to be the correct size to prevent heat buildup, blown panel fuses--or even a deadly electrical fire. What steps can you take to make sure that your navigation lights, VHF radio, electric bilge pumps, a . . . keep reading Sailing Navigation Secrets - Worry-Free Coastal Piloting Tips May 8, 2012 ~ As a sailing skipper, you have a million things on your mind when you are cruise planning. How can you make your sailing navigation easier, faster, and safer than ever before? Add these seven often-forgotten sailing tips for less stress . . . keep reading Boat Anchoring Secrets - Know This Vital "Holding Power" Secret! May 3, 2012 ~ What boat anchoring secret can do more to increase the power of an anchor than any other single factor? Use this sailing tip for peace-of-mind wherever in the world you choose to anchor! . . . keep reading Sailing Tips for Safe Cruising - Killing the Runaway Diesel May 1, 2012 ~ If you have a small diesel engine, you may one day experience a "runaway diesel". That means your engine throttle or fuel stop will not control your engine. Like a beast gone mad, it will take over control of your boat. And yo . . . keep reading The Non-Electrician's Easy Guide to Boat Electricity - Part II April 26, 2012 ~ Today, Skippertips member and electrician Doug Gardner continues in Part II to show you how to determine your individual power needs aboard your sailboat. And you'll also learn how to calculate the number of batteries needed to provi . . . keep reading Sailing Navigation Secrets - Use S.T.O.P. to Find Your Way! April 24, 2012 ~ I got snookered one night when I confused a lighted buoy for a light structure. Both aids showed similar light characteristics and were within 100 yards of each other. As we proceeded south, we kept the flashing light ahead just off . . . keep reading The Non-Electrician's Easy Guide to Boat Electricity - Part I April 19, 2012 ~ Today, Skippertips member and electrician Captain Doug Gardner shows you the basics of marine electricity. Captain Doug has been re-wiring his 36 foot center cockpit sloop for cruising . . . keep reading Sailing Knots Secrets - Keep Line Leads Straight and "Wear Free"! April 17, 2012 ~ Sailing rope costs are going up like most everything else. And you will want to extend the life of your expensive halyard, outhaul, reefing, and other running rigging lines as long as possible. Follow this easy sailing tips secret to . . . keep reading Five Vital Sailing Tips for Coastal Cruising Safety! April 12, 2012 ~ Is your small cruising sailboat and crew prepared for the challenges that might pop up while cruising? Whether you plan on a weekend cruise, a hop up the coast to a pristine anchorage, or a voyage to distant horizons, add these five . . . keep reading Sail Trim Secrets - The Five Basic Steps to Master Sail Trim April 10, 2012 ~ Learn to sail like a pro when you know the secrets to keep your sailboat moving with maximum speed and power in all weathers. Use these five basic rules from offshore racing veterans and cruising sailors for peak performance whether . . . keep reading Diesel Engine Secrets - Avoid Costly Engine Damage with Liquid Gold! April 5, 2012 ~ What single component of your diesel engine performs like an athlete to keep your engine running like a top? It removes heat, lubricates bearings, traps dirt and sludge. And it's also ignored more often than not. Keep your expensive m . . . keep reading More Headlines